Unlimited skiing across three mountain resorts in New Zealand? Free skiing in Japan? Half price skiing in North America? Don’t mind if I do.
Seriously, NZ Ski’s 3 Peak Pass just gets better every year. If you’re planning on hitting up New Zealand’s Southern Alps in 2020 then this pass has your name on it.
Think of it as the gift that keeps on giving long after the southern season is over.
What do I get?
Unlimited skiing at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt, that’s what. That’s over 1000 acres of combined terrain and no black out dates so you can ski whenever and wherever you fancy, all season long.
Which New Zealand resorts?
Coronet Peak is just 25 minutes from central Queenstown and offers up fun, cruisy and rollercoaster-style terrain for all ski levels. The home of night skiing, they turn the lights on every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, pump up the tunes and keep the party going even when the sun’s gone down.
The Remarkables is just 45 minutes from Queenstown, with terrain and facilities suitable for everyone, from the first timer to the expert. They’ve also got a brand new 6-seater Sugar Bowl chairlift for the upcoming season, which will open up a new network of trails – 2.5km worth, to be exact.
Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort five times over at the World Ski Awards. Wide-open terrain, leg-burning runs and spectacular views over Canterbury, paired with some seriously good snow, make it an unmissable experience for true snow lovers. Fly into Christchurch, spend some time at Hutt then make the spectacular drive south to Queenstown for more thigh burn.
What about Japan?
Stay at Kiroro Ski Resort in Japan’s famed powder paradise, Hokkaido, and your 3 Peak Pass will get you free skiing for the duration of your stay.
Where else can I ski/board for less?
How about 22 Mountain Collective resorts for 50% off? 3 Peak Season Pass holders receive half price single day passes at all Mountain Collective resorts for the 2020/2021 season.
That’s half price skiing/boarding at the world’s best including Alta, Aspen, Banff, Niseko, Panorama, Revelstoke, Squaw and even Thredbo and Mt Buller.
What else do I get?
Free night skiing at Coronet Peak on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Add 20% off standard lift pass prices at Ohau, 10% discounts on Snow Shop retail outlets and 10% at the ski repair workshop.
Plus if you buy your 3 Peak Season Pass before March 31 then you can get discounted 2 or 3 hour private lessons at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
Whether you’ve skied the Kiwi peaks many times or you’re a first-timer tossing up what may be best for you, the 3 Peak Pass is the season pass designed to get you skiing more and having a better time, while spending less.
That means maximum slope access; maximum inclusions; maximum perks and minimum hassle. Sign us up.
How much do I need to cough up?
You’re in luck. The Early Bird sale is still on, but finishes up March 31. Until then, the full adult 3 Peak Pass is just NZ$799. Snap up a senior or child pass for NZ$319.
For mini shredders five and under, the pass is just NZ$5. As for students, the Early Bird 3 Peak Pass will set you back NZ$489.
Add first tracks for just NZ$249, or opt for a payment plan to make it more affordable, so you can split the cost over three or six installments.
But I’m only going for a few days…
Multi-Day passes are also available with the early bird sale and can be used at Coronet Peak & The Remarks, with four-day passes starting from just NZ$297. Perfect for those planning on staying in Queenstown or Wanaka.
The days do not have to be used consecutively, leaving you time to get some other adventures in; and you can pick and choose between mountains depending on conditions and your personal favourites. The five or six Day Multi-Day passes also include a Free Night Ski pass that can be used at Coronet Peak.
